Loan Repayment

Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program: Up to $25,000/Year for Health Professionals

Federal program that repays qualifying health professionals' student loans in exchange for service at Indian Health Service and tribal healthcare facilities. Two-year initial commitment required.

Amount: Up to $25,000 per year in loan repayment with two-year initial service commitment Deadline: Applications accepted year-round with priority deadlines in February Location: United States

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

Offers up to $100,000 in tax-free loan repayment for clinicians serving in Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Type: Benefit Amount: $50,000 for two years full-time service (up to $100,000 for extended commitments); part-time awards up to $50,000 Deadline: Annual application cycle (usually opening in winter) Location: National

Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

Pays up to 85% of nursing education debt for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse faculty serving in critical shortage areas.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 60% of unpaid nursing loans for a two-year service commitment, plus an additional 25% for a third year Deadline: Annual application cycle (typically February–April) Location: National